How to call the Philippines from Canada
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from Canada
How to make a call to the Philippines from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Philippine numbers start with a 0 at home. Leave it out after 63, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 011 63 0 2 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 63 2 xxx xxxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +63 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +63 2 4001 2345
- Mobile
- +63 2 4001 2345
- Landline
- 011 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City011 6382then the local number
- Manila011 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City011 6362then the local number
- Cebu City011 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro011 6388then the local number
- Angeles City011 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City011 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City011 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a city with its area code
The area code comes right after 63. Add the local number after it.
- Manila011 63 2
- Cebu City011 63 32
- Davao City011 63 82
- Baguio City011 63 74
Use plus from a Canadian mobile
The phone adds the exit code for you, so you do not type 011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 63
- Dial the number without its 0
Cell phones dial like landlines
Calling the Philippines cell phones takes the same 011 63 as a landline. After 63, some numbers are a 9-digit number.
- 011exit
- 63Philippines
- xxx xxx xxx9-digit number
Calling the Philippines from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each sell an add-on for the Philippines, and the rate in the table needs it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.13 + tax with plan |
 | $1.33 + tax$0.14 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
Want to call the Philippines?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. Canada changes its clocks and the Philippines does not, so the time difference moves by 1 hour in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to the Philippines also fails when
- The 0 is still there
- You dialed 00 but your country uses a different code
- The toll-free number will not connect
Questions
How to call to the Philippines from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to the Philippines included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Is there an unlimited call to the Philippines from Canada?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How to call Davao City from Canada?
For Davao City, dial 011 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 63. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +63 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 63 and the number
Can I call the Philippines on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 63 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Philippines
Why isn't my call going through to the Philippines?
The usual causes: the 0 is still there, you dialed 00 but your country uses a different code, and the toll-free number will not connect. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the Philippines from Canada for free? Is there a free call to the Philippines?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the Philippines from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Philippines without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Philippines landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 63, then the number
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto